Pediatrics

Hypospadias is apparently not on the rise in the U.S., casting doubt on claims that phthalates and other endocrine disruptors cause reproductive abnormalities in humans

The chemical building blocks that make plastics so versatile are the same components that might harm people and the environment. Greener solutions, however, are becoming available

Mothers living near freeways and congested roads are more likely to give birth to premature babies and suffer from preeclampsia

Swedish children who live in homes with vinyl floors are more likely to have autism, according to a new study, but what's behind the link is unclear

A national panel of scientists recommends that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency overhaul its analysis of toxic chemicals

2007 marked the seventh consecutive year in which incidence of the sexually transmitted disease increased

The U.S. government raises a red flag about a potentially dangerous chemical in plastics--and Canada announces it will ban it

New data shows that the RTS,S vaccine is safe and effective in infants

New study: Pregnant women with gestational diabetes have a greater chance of having obese offspring, but treatment can cut risk

Study reignites debate over the risks of antidepressants